The 2009 Executive Budget Document
Department for the Aging
Mission Statement
The Virginia Department for the Aging fosters the independence and well-being of older Virginians and supports their caregivers through leadership, advocacy and oversight of state and community programs, and guides the Commonwealth in preparing for an aging population.
Operating Budget History
General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
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2005 Appropriation | $ 15,102,765 | $ 29,859,086 | 27.00 |
2006 Appropriation | $ 15,432,765 | $ 29,859,086 | 27.00 |
2007 Appropriation | $ 17,719,307 | $ 31,689,698 | 27.00 |
2008 Appropriation | $ 19,349,077 | $ 31,593,189 | 27.00 |
General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
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2009 Base Budget | $ 18,878,992 | $ 31,726,632 | 27.00 |
2009 Addenda | $ (237,069) | $ 0 | (1.00) |
2009 Total | $ 18,641,923 | $ 31,726,632 | 26.00 |
2010 Base Budget | $ 18,803,992 | $ 31,726,632 | 27.00 |
2010 Addenda | $ (348,449) | $ 60,000 | (1.00) |
2010 Total | $ 18,455,543 | $ 31,786,632 | 26.00 |
Recommended Operating Budget Addenda
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Provide appropriation for the Fan Care programProvides $60,000 in special fund appropriation for the Fan Care program. Dominion Virginia Power has provided a grant to assist the elderly in purchasing fans for the summer. The grant has continued each year over the last few years and the agency does not have an appropriation for this purpose. For 2010, $60,000 (NGF).
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Reflect Governor’s October reductions in agency budgetsReflects the reductions approved by Governor Kaine in October 2008 for 2009 and the corresponding continuation of savings in 2010. See Part D of this document for reduction details. For 2009, a decrease of $237,069 (GF) and one position. For 2010, a decrease of $221,581 (GF).
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Implement targeted reductionsImplements targeted reductions for 2009 and 2010 included in Governor Kaine's 2008-2010 Budget Reduction Plan. Reduction details can be found in Part D of this document. For 2010, a decrease of $126,868 (GF).
Budget Reduction Strategies
October Reduction Strategies
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Align pass-through funding for the Pharmacy Connect program
This strategy reduces the pass-through grant. Since the implementation of the Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage the program has experienced a reduction in the need for its services.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (76,856) $ (76,856) -
Decrease pass-through funding for Jewish Family Service of Tidewater
This strategy reduces the $93,109 grant.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (9,729) $ (9,729) -
Decrease pass-through funding for the Norfolk Senior Center
This strategy reduces the $50,925 pass-through grant to the center. The Norfolk senior center provides a broad spectrum of education, socialization and recreation activities to South Hampton Roads area.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (12,731) $ (12,731) -
Reduce discretionary funding for administration and support
This strategy reduces funding for discretionary administrative expenses such as travel, training office supplies. This action will have no impact on service delivery.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (32,466) $ (17,381) Position Changes (1.00) (1.00) -
Reduce pass-through funding for Bedford Ride
This strategy reduces one-time grant funding for Bedford Ride.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (7,837) $ 0 -
Reduce pass-through funding for the Aging Together Partnership
This strategy reduces the $100,000 grant. Aging Together is a broad consortium of over 100 organizations and individuals in the Rappahannock-Rapidan region.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (15,000) $ (15,000) -
Reduce pass-through funding for the Korean Intergenerational and Multi-Purpose Senior Center
This strategy reduces funding for the $19,002 grant. The Korean Intergenerational and Multi-Purpose Senior Center is governed by the Richmond Korean Senior Citizens Association.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (9,501) $ (9,501) -
Reduce pass-through funding for the Oxbow Center
This strategy reduces the $140,613 grant to the Oxbow Center. The Oxbow Center is a multi-agency human services consortium that provides a variety of healthcare and community programs in Southwest Virginia.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (14,061) $ (14,061) -
Reduce pass-through funding to Bay Aging for Adult Day Break Services program
This strategy reduces the $285,000 grant.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (29,779) $ (37,213) -
Reduce pass-through funding to Bay Aging for unmet needs
This strategy reduces the $85,500 grant.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (18,961) $ (18,961) -
Reduce pass-through funding to Mountain Empire Older Citizens Inc. Companion Care program
This strategy reduces the $76,008 grant.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (7,942) $ (7,942) -
Reduce pass-through grant for Mountain Empire Older Citizens and Junction Center
This strategy reduces the $21,113 grant.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (2,206) $ (2,206)
December Reduction Strategies
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Decrease funding for the Virginia Respite Care Grant program
Reduces program funding for the Virginia Respite Care Grant program, which solicits proposals to fund up to $100,000 to develop or expand respite care services. Services include adult day care that provides respite to the caregivers of older adults or individuals with disabilities. This funding is for future grants and therefore is not used to support current services.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ 0 $ (109,328) -
Eliminate the administrative funding for Virginia Respite Care Grant program
Eliminates five percent of the Virginia Respite Care Grant program used to pay for the administrative expenses associated with administration of the program.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ 0 $ (15,085) -
Remove additional funding for pay practices
Removes the half-percent pay practices funding granted to Executive branch agencies in the 2006-08 biennium.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ 0 $ (2,455)